It's Started
@just4him (323168)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
October 1, 2019 11:39am CST
I've started the publishing process and I can answer questions people asked about it.
In the past year, KDP Direct merged with CreateSpace under the KDP Direct banner. One of the questions asked was would I need to reformat my manuscript. Yes. Though the trim size is the same, they have different inside margins, so that needed changing. Another question was how much the ISBN would cost. $125. I won't be purchasing the copyright but using the free one issued by KDP Direct.
I also had fun uploading the cover image. I needed to change it to a PDF format. I went online to find a JPG/PDF converter. Once found, it was easy.
My manuscript is also in PDF. Everything is ready. I just need to do the final proofreading before I hit publish. I expect it to be an easy readthrough with minimal changes/corrections.
That has been my morning since I left you. It also started raining before 8 a.m. I could have sworn the weatherman said it would start at 7 p.m. So, I won't be going out for a walk, not in the rain.
How is your Tuesday going? Did you have a great start to October? How is your weather? Thanks for reading. Image is mine for Thread of Evidence.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
1 Oct 19
so pleased that'cher able to get such tended so quickly. havin' ne'er self-published i'd wonders 'bout the hoops one'd need to jump through to 'ccomplish such a feat. i'm wonderin' though how well the free copyright 'd protect'ja?
bummer 'bout'cher rains, hon. ya could zip o'er here'n go kayakin'. 'tis a soggy mess. the rains continue. o'er 6" now.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
1 Oct 19
@just4him purt near! i could use yer friends ark to put the critters'n 'til such subsides 
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i wish y'all safe passage to'n fro, hon. dunno how much't floods there'n yer parts?
that's what i 'twas thinkin'. dunno coz i've ne'er self-published. yepperz, ya did the best ya could :)
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i wish y'all safe passage to'n fro, hon. dunno how much't floods there'n yer parts?
that's what i 'twas thinkin'. dunno coz i've ne'er self-published. yepperz, ya did the best ya could :)2 people like this
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
2 Oct 19
@just4him that's good, hon. 't least such's not comin' all 't once, givin' such a chance to soak deep 'nto the ground there.
yes ma'am, i'd be, 'long with many others. the tropical storm from the baja's fed such. what a blessin' actually, though many feel otherwise. 'twas much needed!
oh, i bet so! i'm giddy with 'xcitement myself fer ya, hon. wish ya the best 'f success with this'un! 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Oct 19
I can imagine you need a kayak just to get to the pasture with the horses.
I have Writer's Guild later. My friend called to tell me she'll pick me up. I asked what she's coming in, boat or car. She's got the Ark. 
It's still protected. I hoped to have the Library of Congress one as it allows so much more benefits. Oh well, it is what it is.
It's still protected. I hoped to have the Library of Congress one as it allows so much more benefits. Oh well, it is what it is.2 people like this
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
2 Oct 19
This means your latest books don't need to have a copyright protection, do they? That's to avoid the cost of it.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
2 Oct 19
@just4him That's good. It's well secured.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Oct 19
I had a wonderful start to the month. Glad everything is going well with the publishing.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Oct 19
My activity was walking to the library and getting a couple books.
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